MOSTLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MOSTLY?

Need another word that means the same as “mostly”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “mostly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Mostly” are: for the most part, largely, by and large, generally, more often than not, mainly, on the whole, in the main, almost entirely, chiefly, predominantly, principally, primarily, substantially, usually, in general, as a general rule, as a rule, ordinarily, normally, commonly, customarily, typically, most of the time, almost always, most often

Mostly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Mostly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mostly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• As regards the greater part or number.
• Usually; generally.
• In large part; mainly or chiefly.
• Usually; as a rule.

Synonyms of "Mostly" as an adverb (26 Words)

almost always	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
almost entirely	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
as a general rule	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as a rule	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
by and large	So as to pass a given point.
chiefly	Mainly. He is remembered chiefly for his organ sonatas.
commonly	Very often; frequently. A commonly used industrial chemical.
customarily	In a way which follows customs or usual practices; usually. The leaves are customarily used for animal fodder.
for the most part	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
generally	In general terms; without regard to particulars or exceptions. The best scheme is generally reckoned to be the Canadian one.
in general	To or toward the inside of.
in the main	To or toward the inside of.
largely	In large part; mainly or chiefly. He was soon arrested largely through the efforts of Tom Poole.
mainly	For the most part. He is mainly interested in butterflies.
more often than not	Used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs.
most of the time	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
most often	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
normally	Under normal or usual conditions; as a rule. Normally it takes three or four years to complete the training.
on the whole	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
ordinarily	Under normal conditions. An effort to behave ordinarily.
predominantly	Much greater in number or influence. The patients are predominantly indigenous.
primarily	Of primary import. Around 80 per cent of personal computers are used primarily for word processing.
principally	For the most part; chiefly. He was principally a landscape painter.
substantially	In a strong substantial way. Painting the room white made it seem considerably or substantially larger.
typically	With the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing. A typically English village wedding.
usually	Under normal conditions; generally. He usually arrives home about one o clock.

Usage Examples of "Mostly" as an adverb

• The culprits are mostly, but not exclusively, male.
• I made some good friends, but mostly met closed-minded people.

Associations of "Mostly" (30 Words)

accepted	Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct. Several accepted techniques for treating the condition.
always	As a last resort; failing all else. She is always making derogatory remarks.
basically	In essence; at bottom or by one’s (or its) very nature. He is basically dishonest.
broadly	In general and without considering minor details. The climate is broadly similar in the two regions.
chiefly	For the most part; mostly. An audience consisting chiefly of women between the ages of 18 and 54.
commonly	Under normal conditions. Shift workers commonly complain of not getting enough sleep.
consist	Be consistent with. The crew consists of five men.
essentially	Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person or thing. Essentially they are amateurs.
exceptionally	To a greater degree than normal; unusually. The court allows half an hour in most cases one hour exceptionally for a very important case.
generally	In general terms; without regard to particulars or exceptions. The term of a lease is generally 99 years.
habitually	By way of habit; customarily. Does he lie habitually.
irresistibly	In a way that is too attractive and tempting to be resisted. I am irresistibly reminded of the advice of a friend of mine.
largely	To a great extent; on the whole; mostly. These accounts are largely inactive.
mainly	More than anything else. The west will be mainly dry.
norm	Adjust something to conform to a norm. It set the norm for American homes.
normally	At right angles to a given line or surface. Try to breathe normally.
ordinarily	Usually. An effort to behave ordinarily.
originally	Before now. The suggestions so originally and persuasively outlined.
overwhelmingly	To a very great degree or with a great majority. The candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man.
pantechnicon	A large moving van (especially one used for moving furniture.
predominantly	Much greater in number or influence. It is predominantly a coastal bird.
primarily	For the most part. Around 80 per cent of personal computers are used primarily for word processing.
principal	An actor who plays a principal role. The singing style of the principals.
principally	For the most part; chiefly. He was principally a landscape painter.
public	Open to or shared by all the people of an area or country. A public library.
routinely	As part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason. Large scale producers routinely vaccinate their birds against the disease.
typically	In most cases; usually. David lit up many gatherings with his typically forthright comments.
universally	By everyone; in every case. Progress is not always universally welcomed.
usually	Under normal conditions; generally. He usually arrives home about one o clock.
wont	An established custom. Wont thy heart to thoughts hereof.